Candidates for the doctoral degree must complete ninety credits beyond the baccalaureate, including:
Note that 30 hours of credit earned toward a Master's degree at another institution may be transferred and appear on the PLAN OF WORK if the grade of A or B was earned. However, all the credits at Wayne State University for a Master's degree may appear on the PLAN OF WORK.
It is to be noted that the University minor requirement (of a graduate student taking 8 credits in a department other than their major department) has been waived for physics majors since they receive extensive mathematics training through MAT 5070, PHY 7100-7110, and gain extensive experience with computers during their dissertation research.
On petition of the student and his/her dissertation adviser, the Departmental Graduate Committee may consider waiving any of the course requirements listed in item 1 above. However, the student must display exceptional knowledge of the relevant subject matter. It should also be noted that the student's dissertation adviser may require him/her to take additional courses if those courses are relevant to the student's field of specialization.
For more detailed information concerning graduate degree requirements and procedures, click on the General Information Handout below.